The 1stFriday.com website is intended to meet the myriad of local needs of African-Americans: professional networking, social networking, local business and event information, and services referrals.
First Fridays of the Bay Area, LLC has been producing First Fridays social and professional networking events since 1992. Its flagship event is the First Fridays White Party in August, which attracts over 3,500 people each year. It is the number one social event for African-Americans in Northern California. Deanna Roberts and Daryle Whyte are partners who run First Fridays of the Bay Area. Together, they have produced over 200 First Fridays events over the last 17 years.